The question should not be whether using special effects with Windows Movie Maker is possible but which are the commonly used effects. It has been tested and proven that nothing will stop you from using Windows Movie Maker with special effects. Your onus will only be to choose the ideal effects that are well suited to satisfy your needs. Read on, there are 10 Windows Movie Maker background effects that you should try.

Best Windows Movie Maker Alternative with More Cool Effects

This is highly recommended Filmora Video Editor software to use when adding text effects or other special effects to your video instead of Windows Movie Maker. You will not have any difficulties in using while the features it has are well suited to make your video editing memorable and enjoyable.

Also, if you are confused that why Windows Movie Maker doesn't support Mac, I have the great news for you, the alternative video editor has the Mac version: Filmora Video Editor for Mac. Mac users can apply the cool effects to videos on Mac effortlessly.

10 Cool Plugins and Add-ons for Windows Movie Maker

Windows Movie Maker is an easy-to-use program for creating a movie. Aside from helping you trim, split or speed up video, it also allows you to add special effects to the videos at will. Now you can choose the suitable Windows Movie Maker effects from the following top ten:

#1. SpiceFX for Movie Maker

This Windows Movie Maker effect has more than 600 video transitions as well as effects. To add any of those, you will just have to drag and then drop saving you time. It will be very easy to customize your videos using this effect since its possible doing color correction and adjusting contrast as well as brightness. Its main advantage is clarity and simple wizards.

#2. Windows Movie Maker Enhancement Pack 2010

This Windows Movie Maker effect has countless effects, credits and transitions that you will use to customize your video. It can handle custom-made effects most of which are to be found online for free.

#3. Blaine's Custom Speed Effects

These are for passionate movie makers because they are limitless and offer myriad options. It is freeware and that makes for a good advantage over the rest in the market.

#4. Blaine's Contrast Effects

These Windows Movie Maker effects are uniquely designed to either increase or decrease contract for your video. They will require installation first and then choose the ideal ones whether for increasing or lowering your video contrast.

#5. Windows Movie Maker 2 Winter Fun Pack

The main advantage of this one is creation of attractive animations, sounds and effects. You will be able to enrich your video with minimal effort. You might require applying this effect severally for it to be powerful.

#6. Blaine's Bloom/Negative Effects

You will get a couple of effects under this one and the most common ones are "bloom out" and "bloom in". They help to brighten dark sections of the video once used correctly.

#7. TitleFX Text Effects

As the name says, these Movie Maker effects deal with titles and anything that contains text in a movie. To apply, you will have to drag the text effect to any part of the scene and effects like fade timing will be added.

#8. SpiceMaster Transitions Wizard

This helps to customize transitions in a movie through selecting the right border, softness and shape. With this Windows Movie Maker effect, it will be easy coming up with an ultra-soft transition for your movie.

#9. OverlayFX Effects Wizard

If you have imported images in your movie, this Window Movie Maker video effect will be used to overlay them as well as position appropriately. It is very easier and will enhance your movie to unimaginable levels.

#10. FilmTouch Effects Wizard

You will enjoy more than 200 presets under this video effect to make your movie fully professional. You will be able to adjust each and every effect that you use in relation to contrast and brightness.